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“…we have, in this country, an immense reservoir of such men and women — anxious
to sacrifice their energies and time and toil to the cause of world peace and human progress.”

~ J.F.K., March 1, 1961

Celebrating Lives and Service

Since the Peace Corps began in 1961, more than 200,000 Peace Corps Volunteers have served in over 140 countries. Of these dedicated men and women, 308 have sacrificed not only their energies and time, but also their lives while pursuing the Peace Corps mission. They are honored here in celebration of their lives and service.

We believe in telling the stories of all fallen Peace Corps Volunteers in order to remember, comfort, and inspire. We seek to create a community of support for families, friends, and all those whose lives FPCVs have touched. Learn more about our background and how to contact us.

Sam Farr and Nick Castle Peace Corps Reform Act was just signed into law today! We are very proud of you Dave and Sue Castle (parents of Nick Castle, FPCV China 2013). You have worked so hard to make Peace Corps stronger and volunteers safer. You have poured your time, energy, love, and sadness into this - and you have done something that will help others for many years to come, just like your son did.

New law strengthens health and safety for Peace Corps volunteers You are here Home Agency News News Library October 10&comma; 2018 President Donald J&period; Trump signed into law new legislation that seeks to improve access to medical care for Peace Corps volunteers&comma; strengthen accountability and oversight and&period;&period;&period;&period;

30 years for us&period; We tried very hard and I’m glad Dave and Sue Castle got it done&period;

We received this heartwarming update from a PCV in Panama who received funds from the Jeremiah Mack Memorial Fund to support work in his host community.

"When I first arrived in Boca de Trampa, only a few homes had access to reliable lighting and most families relied on battery-operated lanterns and candles. Today, we can proudly say that 100% of the permanent members of the community have reliable, sustainable lighting in their homes. I cannot express to you how much of a difference this has made in our community and you definitely helped to make that possible"